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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.28, 3,232.98 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.28, 3,232.98 and 694.44 is: 1,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.28 : 3,232.98 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.28/3,232.98 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.28x = 3,232.98 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.28x = 2,245,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,110.63/2,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.68

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